Private Funds Associate Attorney - Midlevel

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP; New York (NY); On-site; USD 260,000 - 365,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashurst Perkins Coie US LLP is a leading international law firm seeking a private investment funds associate for its New York office. The role emphasizes structuring and formation of private equity, venture capital, or hedge funds, and includes drafting fund documents and negotiating with limited partners.

The candidate will join the Finance, Regulatory & Investment Funds (Global) group and work on representations for fund sponsors and investors, with exposure to both asset classes and

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in private investment funds or related law.
• Experience with structuring private equity/venture capital/hedge funds advised.
• Familiarity with fund documents and limited partner negotiations.

Responsibilities

• Structuring and formation of private equity, venture capital, or hedge funds; drafting fund documents.
• Negotiate with limited partners on behalf of fund sponsors.
• Review of subscription documents.
• Represent private or institutional investors in investments into private funds.
• Structure general partner and management entities.
• Work knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Skills

Fund formation

LP negotiations

Subscription documents

Investor representation

GP/Management structuring

Investment Act knowledge

Job description

Job Description

Ashurst Perkins Coie LLP is a leading international law firm and has been listed on Fortune's Best Places to Work for 24 consecutive years. We have created a dynamic firm culture that is based on collaboration, dedication to serving our clients, and mutual respect. We are regularly recognized for a workplace culture where all employees have the opportunity to grow and reach their full potential.

We are seeking a private investment funds associate to join the firm's Finance, Regulatory & Investment Funds (Global) group in the New York office. Experience in the following areas is desired: (1) Structuring and formation of private equity funds, venture capital funds or hedge funds, including drafting of fund documents; (2) Negotiation with limited partners on behalf of fund sponsors; (3) Review of subscription documents; (4) Representation of private or institutional investors in their investments into private investment funds; (5) Structuring general partner and management companies; (6) Working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940.

Experience in the following areas is desired:

• (1) Structuring and formation of private equity funds, venture capital funds or hedge funds, including drafting of fund documents
• (2) Negotiation with limited partners on behalf of fund sponsors
• (3) Review of subscription documents
• (4) Representation of private or institutional investors in their investments into private investment funds
• (5) Structuring general partner and management companies
• (6) Working knowledge of the Investment Company Act of 1940 and the Investment Advisers Act of 1940

Candidates should have solid academic credentials and 3 to 5 years of experience. Principals only.

Compensation range: $260,000 to $365,000 annually. Compensation depends on qualifications and experience.